tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8240543208284155253..comments2024-03-23T16:46:47.415-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Greetings from Hat LandGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger97125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26313230839787092652013-03-14T04:50:03.347-04:002013-03-14T04:50:03.347-04:00Recently, we've talked about both the best way...Recently, we've talked about both the best ways to carry clear <a href="http://www.rosewholesale.com/cheap-online/hats-c24/" rel="nofollow">Cheap Hats</a><br /> and how to organize your belongings in a big bag, so it only seemed appropriate that we get down to the nitty-gritty of both of these subjects eventually. dorawuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09254461174718518284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3185901416655824352012-06-22T21:59:46.032-04:002012-06-22T21:59:46.032-04:00Ha-ha- the funny thing about some design instructo...Ha-ha- the funny thing about some design instructors is that they believe that THEIR personal preference or taste represents the totality of THE potential trends or customers. Nonsense. She was projecting her views and twisting them to make it sound like 'constructive criticism'. All that is old becomes new. There are niche markets and tastes for every taste and style and if you examine upscale 'contemporary' hat design you will find more that not, hat designs begin with features that are VINTAGE!Mikhailahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12398461619781757533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56122819407367714322012-06-18T09:38:37.524-04:002012-06-18T09:38:37.524-04:00I LOVE ALL OF YOUR HATS! I think they are so gorge...I LOVE ALL OF YOUR HATS! I think they are so gorgeous. I just adore vintage hats especially those with veil netting. I think there is something just so mysterious, seductive and glamourous about them. Unfortunately, I've never been able to quite pull them off! I always feel awkward and a little embarassed like I'm calling unnecessary attention to myself. Lol. Maybe it takes a special attitude and a good bit of self confidence, both of which you definitely have as it shows in your beautiful designs. Chin up! They are gorgeous. You have so much talent. Loved your work at Burdastyle and loving your blog!brewdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14316982660503459524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79919578582914069352012-05-28T13:59:30.957-04:002012-05-28T13:59:30.957-04:00Your hats are so beautiful and creative! So for al...Your hats are so beautiful and creative! So for all the fabric crafters out there...if you do any sewing, knitting, quilting etc. make sure to brand, "claim" or label your special items with the finest fabric labels. There is no setup fee and we can accept your photos, logos, graphics, artwork or text-only projects. Guaranteed not to fray! Visit www.CustomLabels4U.com and search for our fabric labelsChristinahttp://www.customlabels4u.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26844723140076705872012-05-25T01:02:50.205-04:002012-05-25T01:02:50.205-04:00hey lots of tricks and tips on my millinery blog.....hey lots of tricks and tips on my millinery blog....if you need some inspiration check it out as I photograph myself making all the time and you might see some things you can put into practice!Julie Fleming Melbournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393578060349763663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37918154060829125542012-05-23T10:20:57.771-04:002012-05-23T10:20:57.771-04:00I know what you mean. I design and make costumes ....I know what you mean. I design and make costumes . . . some of which never seem to have the impact I was looking for. Others always like them -- me, not so much. So frustrating! <br /><br />Your hats are beautiful! <br /><br />EvilqueenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68176678221625192562012-05-22T21:13:38.139-04:002012-05-22T21:13:38.139-04:00Love the blue one! I'll buy it from you! :-)Love the blue one! I'll buy it from you! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18197304660607169592012-05-22T14:21:58.904-04:002012-05-22T14:21:58.904-04:00I absolutely love these - I've just done a 3 d...I absolutely love these - I've just done a 3 day introduction to millinery and I'm now hooked. Just my sort of inspiration too.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43662653205499283392012-05-22T13:18:09.225-04:002012-05-22T13:18:09.225-04:00So what is wrong with your instructor? Your hats a...So what is wrong with your instructor? Your hats are brilliant! <br />Maybe he/she just can't see your vision! And just goes to show; if we all have the exact same vision in life, it would be pretty boring around here. I really like your colors and the all you've done with your hats. Really they are great!<br />And in the end... who cares what "grade" you get... as long as you have learned what you needed/wanted to learn?Jean C.http://dougjean.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54376009126960036212012-05-21T17:05:16.106-04:002012-05-21T17:05:16.106-04:00Oh, Gertie, I love love love your hats, and I'...Oh, Gertie, I love love love your hats, and I'm sorry you have to deal with such a negative teacher. I am so jealous of you taking a millinery class. I wish I had a whole wardrobe of gorgeous hats and fascinators, and that I had the chutzpah to wear them every day, standard fashion be damned!Gaidighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11137796009019992269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83970649762845368162012-05-21T12:45:13.384-04:002012-05-21T12:45:13.384-04:00Can I also say, I love the blue cloche and wish th...Can I also say, I love the blue cloche and wish there was a Craftsy class? I love hats, and somehow, hats just want to be vintage. I'm not crazy about more modern hat designs.<br />Maybe you could blog a bit about hat making - it seems a lot of us would like more information. I'm trying to learn from books and youtube videos since there aren't any classes where I live, either.SuzOHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506820323393419382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55505685247752046562012-05-21T11:08:06.513-04:002012-05-21T11:08:06.513-04:00The dark blue cloche is gorgeous! I don't kno...The dark blue cloche is gorgeous! I don't know anything about millinery, but from a consumer's perspective your hats look marketable and definitely wearable. Good luck on your evaluation.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12376448453154492037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64844030809998565052012-05-21T08:51:05.509-04:002012-05-21T08:51:05.509-04:00I think you have done great. I hope you post some...I think you have done great. I hope you post some tutorials. I am very interested in making hats.Susan Says Save Your Money!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10680345548477323959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66037190106766834322012-05-21T04:27:37.852-04:002012-05-21T04:27:37.852-04:00When I was studying textiles our mood boards were ...When I was studying textiles our mood boards were just a starting off point of inspiration and colour, at the end we would do a product board featuring a finished design and showing how it could be used. I am not a hat wearer but I love many of your designs, and what universe is your teacher living in?? Vintage is so desirable and by definition a finite resourse :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19410246417267296252012-05-21T00:46:59.456-04:002012-05-21T00:46:59.456-04:00Gertie, Do not fret!! I go to school at The School...Gertie, Do not fret!! I go to school at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago, and they are so discouraging about my vintage vibe!! Don't be hard on yourself, people in the art and fashion world can be very pretentious, but you are fabulous!!Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30427814162003315042012-05-20T19:43:41.874-04:002012-05-20T19:43:41.874-04:00Gretchen,
Congrats on your hat collection! I think...Gretchen,<br />Congrats on your hat collection! I think it's wonderful. My mom wore many stylish hats in the 40s,50s,and part way through the 60s. She said the only thing that made women's hats go out of style was big hairdos. Now that we prefer simpler more natural styles, she sees no reason for hats not to become a popular accessory again! I would wear any of the hats you made. More photos please.Kris, Orenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-5175981232581118382012-05-20T19:15:21.580-04:002012-05-20T19:15:21.580-04:00What gorgeous hats! you really are multi-talented!...What gorgeous hats! you really are multi-talented!VermillionCorsetryCouturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12115038203051989695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89120882091281880052012-05-20T04:44:26.715-04:002012-05-20T04:44:26.715-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mertxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126670153437138246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20663478127581843112012-05-20T04:44:12.465-04:002012-05-20T04:44:12.465-04:00Wonderful collection of vintage hats, and all of t...Wonderful collection of vintage hats, and all of them created and constructed by you, WOW!<br />I rally cannot imagine how to shape, give volume to those materials, you make semispheres, and all kind of forms (with no seams apparent) with the fabric... HOW??? ironing? shapeing them wet?<br />Maybe you could share your knowledge somehow???<br />Congratulations for yur collection and you new learnings!<br /><br />http://mertxeshomesewing.blogspot.com.es/Mertxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126670153437138246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75228520574119326502012-05-19T20:28:06.629-04:002012-05-19T20:28:06.629-04:00They all look so beautiful, you should pat yoursel...They all look so beautiful, you should pat yourself on the back for that fab collection! I understand the negativity when something doesn't turn out perfectly...I reckon many of us were/are perfectionists. I was a hyper perfectionist, but I'm better now. I'm making an effort now to be a good friend to myself and not so critical. I frequent your blog and have taken both your courses, and think your work is fabulous and so are you! :)Kathttp://soilseedsneedlethread.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80979358880515760772012-05-19T18:34:02.007-04:002012-05-19T18:34:02.007-04:00Yep; that's the trouble with being good workin...Yep; that's the trouble with being good working with your hands (and machine,of course), you expect to be able to do everything perfectly. And, when you don't, it's disappointing. Carry on,my dear. The blue cloche is to die for!<br /><br />BrendaBrendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-42918310775542588742012-05-19T08:36:17.979-04:002012-05-19T08:36:17.979-04:00Oh Gertie!!!!! I think your hats are wonderful and...Oh Gertie!!!!! I think your hats are wonderful and isn't a mood board personal?<br />If nothing else, you have learned what NOT to say to your sewing students, right?themissymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08819103693231507447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90479352608198418592012-05-19T08:35:25.682-04:002012-05-19T08:35:25.682-04:00I never comment but I had to chime in and say that...I never comment but I had to chime in and say that they are all great, but the blue cloche is fantastic, and I would totally wear it around my vintage phobic husband.Mama Bear, JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05105281995894605805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-801981072754850182012-05-19T07:45:13.004-04:002012-05-19T07:45:13.004-04:00I know every one here loves and supports you! Plus...I know every one here loves and supports you! Plus I liked your mood board very much! Maybe your professor is just intimidated by your success.Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553119193374658520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60753333762557248352012-05-19T05:50:41.799-04:002012-05-19T05:50:41.799-04:00Well, your instructer obviously has no taste :P th...Well, your instructer obviously has no taste :P the mood board looks great. And I LOVE the blus cloche, would definitely wear all three of these :) xJasmin Ada Knoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08201185082808946925noreply@blogger.com